The Diploma in Population and Development was developed for persons who wish to acquire core training in demography to qualify for entry into the M.Sc. Demography programme. It would also be of interest to professionals working in applied settings (economic and social planning, social services, population, labour and social welfare, statistics, communication) who already possess a Bachelors degree from a recognized university. The programme comprises ten-3 credit courses, with some courses requiring a background in Statistics and Research Methods. 

• Listing ID: 5327
• Field of Study: Social Sciences
• Institution Category: Universities
• Institution Type: Public
• Awarding Body: The University of the West Indies
• Qualification Level:
• Education Sector: Higher Education
• ISCED Code: 03 Social Sciences, Journalism and Information- 031 Social and Behavioural Sciences- 0314 Sociology and Cultural Studies
• Qualification Developer: The University of the West Indies
• Quality Assurance Body: University Council of Jamaica (UCJ)
• Entry Requirements: Applicants must have completed a Bachelors degree in a field other than Demography or Population Studies from a recognized University
• Number of Credits: 30